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Milwaukee County Zoo

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Milwaukee County Zoo is a 190-acre zoological park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with about 3,100 animals representing 350 species.

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Milwaukee County Zoo — Rocky yak habitat surrounded by trees and grass Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Milwaukee County Zoo — Rocky yak habitat surrounded by trees and grassMilwaukee County Zoo — Grassy Impala Country habitat framed by rock wallsMilwaukee County Zoo — Macaque island with rocky shelter and surrounding waterMilwaukee County Zoo — Macaque island viewed across the water beneath treesMilwaukee County Zoo — Seal swimming underwater in a blue exhibit poolMilwaukee County Zoo — Dolphin swimming through the zoo's bright blue poolMilwaukee County Zoo — Yellow eyelash viper resting among rocks and branchesMilwaukee County Zoo — Herb and Nada Mahler Family Aviary beside the waterMilwaukee County Zoo — Butterfly Garden path bordered by flowering plantsMilwaukee County Zoo — Barnyard building and fenced path among the animal grounds

What's on here

Wild Lights Wild Lights 20 Nov – 30 Dec15 USD Wild Lights Drive Thru Wild Lights Drive Thru Sunday, 21:0040 USD Family Free Day Family Free Day Saturday, 09:30Free Cheers! Wild Lights Cheers! Wild Lights Thursday, 17:3015 USD Wild Lights Dogs After Dark Wild Lights Dogs After Dark Wednesday, 17:3015 USD Frosty Free Week Frosty Free Week 26 Dec – 30 Dec Wild Lights Zoo Year’s Eve Wild Lights Zoo Year’s Eve Thursday, 17:3015 USD

Why go

  • The bonobo breeding program maintains one of the world’s largest bonobo collections in professional care.
  • Adventure Africa’s 1.6-acre elephant habitat has a watering hole and enrichment feeding walls.
  • Walk through the Mahler Family Aviary, home to more than 60 bird species and hundreds of free-flying birds.
  • See Chinese alligators and king cobras at the Aquatic and Reptile Center.
  • Ride the narrow-gauge Safari Train past the main exhibits; it operates weather permitting.

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 16:30Show all
Monday09:30 – 16:30
Tuesday09:30 – 16:30
Wednesday09:30 – 16:30
Thursday09:30 – 16:30
Friday09:30 – 16:30
Saturday09:30 – 16:30
Sunday09:30 – 16:30

Don't miss

  • Taylor Family Humboldt Penguin PoolWatch Humboldt penguins through underwater viewing in a 15,000-gallon tank.
  • Macaque IslandSee Japanese macaques in a water-surrounded mountain habitat with a viewing deck and waterfalls.
  • Hippo HavenView the hippo enclosure underwater.Adventure Africa
  • Primates of the WorldSee orangutans, a siamang, colobus and spider monkeys in a gallery-style exhibit.
  • River otter passageSee river otters in two pools through underwater viewing.Beside the West Entrance

With kids

  • The Northwestern Mutual Family Farm is a children's zoo with Midwestern wildlife, farm animals and educational presentations.
  • The farm area has a large playground and a small theater.
  • Find a treehouse area, ropes courses and a zip line.
  • Other activities include Ski Safari, Zoo Mobile and Penzeys Carousel.

Know before you go

  • Buy tickets through the zoo's own website.
  • Call the zoo at (414) 771-3040.

Entrances

  • Main EntranceNear the Taylor Family Humboldt Penguin Pool.Near the Taylor Family Humboldt Penguin Pool

Facilities

  • Information center
  • Shops
  • Restaurants

Shorts

History

Local clubs and associations collected animals and raised funds in the 1890s. The first buildings at the current site included a primate building, feline house, pachyderm mall and grizzly bear den.

  1. 1890sLocal clubs and associations began collecting animals and raising funds.
  2. 1892A bird exhibition opened at what is now Washington Park.
  3. 1902The collection had about 800 animals on roughly nine hectares at the early site.
  4. 1958The Zoo Line miniature railway began carrying visitors; it later became the Safari Train.
  5. 13 May 1961The zoo relocated to Bluemound Road and opened to the public at its current site.
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  1. 1992Stearns Family Apes of Africa opened with indoor and outdoor habitats for bonobos and gorillas.
  2. Spring 2018The river otter passage opened beside the West Entrance, with two pools and underwater viewing.
  3. Spring 2019Adventure Africa's first phase opened with a new home for African bush elephants and seven other species.

Sources: Milwaukee County Zoo - Wikipedia · Milwaukee County Zoo - Wikipedia · Zoo de Milwaukee - Wikipedia · Milwaukee County Zoo: tickets (its own site) · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
10001 W Bluemound Rd, WI, Milwaukee

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Questions and answers

What are Milwaukee County Zoo’s opening hours?

It is open daily from 09:30 to 16:30.

Where is Milwaukee County Zoo?

It is at 10001 W Bluemound Rd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

How are the animals arranged at Milwaukee County Zoo?

They are mostly grouped by the regions where they occur naturally.

What fish can visitors see at Milwaukee County Zoo?

The aquarium has arapaimas, piranhas and 30 fish species native to Wisconsin.

Does Milwaukee County Zoo have special exhibitions?

The Otto Borchert Family Special Exhibits Gallery hosts special or traveling exhibits.

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